Category Archives: Sustainability

In my last post I mentioned how important it is to consider food security, especially living in the middle of the ocean. Unfortunately our islands are not self-sustaining – we cannot support the population without importing food. On top of … Continue reading →

A few years ago I noticed the localvore trend really taking off, even in big cities, with people starting rooftop gardens or digging up their lawns and planting vegetables. I imagine it was a kind of backlash to rising fuel … Continue reading →

Recently I posted an article about bugging out, and what kinds of supplies to have ready to go in case you and your family need to leave your home quickly in an emergency. But if you end up having to … Continue reading →

Along with my family, I have been preparing for uncertain times for years now. This new site is dedicated to posting information and resources both local and global to aid families and communities. Most recently, the earthquake in Japan and … Continue reading →